Creamy and loaded with tender chunks of chicken, this comforting keto green chicken enchilada soup is sure to become one of your new favorites!
I’m a big fan of easy keto soups that can be thrown together in just minutes. Mostly because I’m lazy like that, but also because they are filling and satisfying and never leave me feeling sad about a lack of carbs.
This awesome keto green chicken enchilada soup is no exception. It’s so dreamy and flavorful that every sip is total bliss. I’d even go so far as to say that it rivals my popular jalapeño popper soup from Week 2 of my free keto meal plans!
With only 5 ingredients and no chopping required, it doesn’t get much easier than this keto green chicken enchilada soup either! You can cook it in less than 10 minutes on the stove, or even faster if you do it in the microwave.
Using a rotisserie chicken is super convenient when you’re pressed for time – and while I always have some of my easy Instant Pot bone broth on hand, you can also substitute a good quality boxed chicken broth or stock in a pinch!
If you’re already a fan of my Green Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole then you’re really going to love this soup! On its own it’s not spicy – making it perfect for families with children, but you can add additional heat with minced jalapeños or habaneros if that’s how you guys roll!
To my lactose intolerant peeps, I apologize in advance – this soup won’t work the same without the dairy. For a similar flavor profile in a dairy free format, I recommend trying my low carb Mexican Chicken Soup from a few years back instead!
In other news, we are in the states until Saturday, when we return to sunny Belize for a few months before our next trip. While it’s been great traveling and spending time with family and old friends, I’m exhausted and looking forward to our simpler life on the island. Not to mention the incredible sunrises and sunsets!
Also I finally got my new Canon 5D Mark IV and some fancy new lenses and tripods – so I’m excited to get into the studio with them and start shooting some videos of my most popular recipes, as well as some new ones that I’m working on!
Stay tuned for lots of fun stuff coming up! And in the meantime: GO MAKE THIS SOUP! Seriously.
Keto Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe Video
Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup – Low Carb & Keto
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chunks of chicken, this keto friendly soup can be made in just minutes and is super satisfying! One of my new favorites!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salsa verde (see example)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups bone broth or chicken stock
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Instructions
- Combine the salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and chicken stock in a blender and blend until smooth. (You can also use an immersion blender right in your saucepan for this step.)
- Pour into a medium saucepan and cook on medium until hot – don’t bring to a boil. Alternatively, you can heat this in a microwave safe bowl in 1 minute increments until hot, stirring in between each minute.
- Add the shredded chicken and cook an additional 3 – 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with additional shredded cheddar and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Category: Keto chicken soup recipe
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 346
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 3g net
- Protein: 32g
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Pam Rogers says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I found you a couple of years ago when i started keto and you have never failed to consistently put out great tasting, easy recipes. You are awesome. Also, i throw in some broccoli and mushrooms to make it stretch because im so tempted to eat it all up the first day its so declicious.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Pam, I’m replying late but your comment made my day!
Cheryl O says
I love this soup! Easy, filling, and tasty!!! I always keep items on hand to make this.
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Kimberly Hill says
one of my fav for winter!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Me too!
Sandy Rhodes says
I absolutely love this soup. I’ve made the recipe numerous times as it is a family favorite and I believe each time I love it a little more.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Sandy!
Chris says
Delicious! We heat it up by adding hatch green chili. My 10 year old loves this soup.
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Abby says
Could you do this in the crockpot? I didn’t know if it would work with the cream cheese and cheese in it.
Erin Kovnot says
I absolutely loved this soup!
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Erin Self says
Delicious. I used a small can of hot chopped green chiles in place of the salsa verde. Exactly what I wanted.
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Amethyst says
First time to buy salsa verde. This will now be a staple recipe in our home! Thank you for a quick and easy delicious soup!
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linda says
so easy to make. rich and creamy and filling.
makes an excellent meal for 2 by itself or for 4 if you add a sandwich or salad.
great for gcold winter days . parmesan chips work great in it instead of crackers.
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Nancy J Bixby says
I just made this an it is soooo delicious! I put some sour cream and creme in it too. It is warming me up on a chilly day! Thanks!
Stephanie Miller says
Holy crud, is this good! I will be making this lots! I plan on cooking 3-5 chicken breasts and shredding them with my stand mixer then freezing the cooked, shredded chicken in 2 cup increments so I always have chicken on hand for this.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Sounds like a great plan Stephanie!
Darynn VanWie says
Amazing! Added 2 jalapenos and it added just the right amount of kick! So far it is my favorite Keto recipe!!!
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Chelsie says
Another winner! I did add more verde, because Herdez is life.
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Tifani says
Very good!
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KetoShrinkingMom says
I made this tonight and it was so good- especially with the added touch of cilantro at the end- that’s what really put it over the top for me!
I just dumped the cream cheese, cheddar, broth, and salsa verde in a pot on low until melted and then using my immersion blender to smooth it all out, then just added the chicken and for a little texture added 1/2c chopped celery and 1/2c chopped carrots. I think next time I will take the tip other reviewers mentioned of added a can of chopped chilis. It’s VERY filling!
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Beverly Williams says
You provided net carbs for this recipe. I need the full carb count in order to meet the requirements for my diabetes group. Thank you!
Leah says
This was amazing! So delicious! We added a can of corn to it as well, and I’d highly recommend it!
★★★★★
Cheri says
This is amazing! Love all things gem chili!
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Barbara says
This is soooo satisfying, I was shortness for time so I used a rotisserie chicken. Also I quadrupled the recipe and added 1/2 tsp of konjac powder to slightly thicken the soup, this is going on regular rotation. Thank you.
Nina Salvemini says
This soup is magical and so easy!! Gracias!!!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
So glad you liked it Nina!!!
kmf says
Can I make this in a crock pot???
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Theoretically yes, but I’m not sure about the timing or if you should add the cheese at the very end until just melted instead of cooking it all together from the get go. Let us know if you try it and how it comes out!
vicky t says
I have made a very similar recipe like this in the instant pot, poultry setting for one hour, then shred the chicken and add cream cheese towards the end. Slow cooker too, pour all and low setting for about 7 hours. Yum!
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Josie says
This recipe is great! Simple and tastes amazing, but also satisfying! I’ve been looking for meals that taste like home and this is one of them. Thanks so much!
Megan says
I just made this. It’s fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
Ellen Richardson says
I could’ve eaten this entire pot! It was seriously delicious. Thank you for the recipe and thanks too everyone else for suggestions on changing it up. Will definitely make again. On a side note, it’s not fair to rub in that you live in beautiful Belize! Totally envious. ?
NF says
A cool, damp day, perfect for soup. Already had all the ingredients including the chicken slow cooked in salsa verde(one of my favorite crock pot snacks). I added a little more of everything because that’s what I do. This is an awesome, easy soup. Added a little red salsa to the initial immersion, turned it a lovely pinky orangey color, added some zing. Added cilantro and cumin to taste to the mix. Going to have a bowl now. Sour cream, guac, a few chopped tomatoes as topping. Thumbs up.
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Grace Cooper says
Made as written, then as I was “plating” I added about 1/4-1/2 cup spinach. It was so yummy and filling. I had my doubts (about it being filling) when I saw the finished product, but 1 serving was all I needed. ¡Gracias!
Abby says
I goofed & used canned green enchilada sauce. So, more carbs….but very few. Stinkin’ delicious!!!! Don’t hesitate to make this soup!!
Immado keto says
This soup was so easy to make and the flavors were fantastic!!!!
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Glynis says
I tried to recipe just as you instructed and it was freaking delicious but I wanted something hot so I added 3 teaspoons of jalapeno and a half cup of half and half and it freaking blew my mind( I’m taking my finger and going around a bowl now) you are so wonderful thank you!
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Jen says
Made this basically as-written, except I doubled it and added a drained can of diced chiles. It was SO good!
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Tracey says
I licked the bowel……rest my case!???
Mellissa Sevigny says
Imma go ahead and assume you meant BOWL and not BOWEL and take it as a compliment! ???
Tracey says
Lol darn spell check?
Steve says
Thank you! My best laugh of the day, so far, came from a food site! How strange is that? Mine turned out great! The soup, not my bowel, that is…. I added Habanero and bacon to the mix for mine and the wife and kids demolished the rest.
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Anne says
I added crumbled jalepeno bacon. It was so good~!
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Michelle says
Just finished eating the soup!!! So good!! Thank you!!
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CherryBell says
Oh my!!! So good, I did add some hot green chilis. Wonderful! How do you think it would freeze?
Mellissa Sevigny says
It might separate if you freeze it, but otherwise shouldn’t be a problem.
steviejenx says
I made a huge batch of this today (6 C chicken, 8oz cream cheese, 4 cans broth, 16oz salsa, 2 C shredded colby jack) and it got RAVE reviews from my hungry, cold crew!
THANK YOU for this simple crowd pleaser. It will become a staple in our house.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Yay! So glad you guys all liked it as much as we did!!!!
Anat Gropper says
That soup looks delicious. But I don’t leave in the USA and don’t know that product (salsa verde) can I have a recipe to make one myself or what can I use instead?
Many thanks
Anat
Mellissa Sevigny says
Canned green chilis will work or you can make homemade salsa verde from tomatillo if you have those where you are!